Aircraft Maintenance Manager jobs in Stockton, CA

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Title: Maintenance Manager
Position Type: Direct Hire
Location: Stockton, CA
Reports to: Assistant Plant Manager
Status: Exempt
Compensation: $125,000 - $145,000 /yr

Job Summary:
PIC Group has an exciting career opportunity for a Maintenance Manager, supporting a 50MW woody biomass power plant in California. The Maintenance Manager reports directly to the Assistant Plant Manager and will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation and management of staff at the generating plant. The Maintenance Manager provides direct supervision and leadership of the maintenance group, and will plan, schedule and supervise the predictive, preventative, corrective, and overhaul maintenance of all powerplant electric generating, steam producing, material handling, rolling stock and associated plant equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the plant in full compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
• Directs plant maintenance personnel and contractors as required ensuring that plant reliability and efficiency are maintained.
• Manages the CMMS work order program.
• Maintains and manages the CMMS work order program so that manpower, equipment, and materials are allocated effectively and efficiently to meet maintenance schedules and operating requirements.
• Schedules and manages preventive and predictive maintenance in accordance with equipment and systems requirements.
• Constantly reviews and improves maintenance processes and ensures that maintenance personnel are properly trained and adhere to established procedures and standards in accordance with prudent industry practices.
• Continually evaluates, schedules, and budgets maintenance activities to optimize maintenance cost effectiveness, work quality, outage time and availability.
• Ensures performance goals are met and that performance reviews are completed in a timely and professional fashion to align employee accountabilities and conduct with maintenance processes.
• Investigates operating abnormalities and incidents to improve equipment availability and performance and to minimize maintenance requirements.
• Prepares necessary plant maintenance reports in a timely manner and investigates all forced outages.
• Reviews and provides maintenance engineering evaluations and troubleshooting of equipment abnormalities.
• Maintains a consistent and effective level of communication with the Assistant Plant Manager, Plant Manager, Operations Manager, and administrative staff.
• Recommends the scheduling of and supervises the performance of overhauls of plant equipment and systems by outside contractors and/or plant staff.
• Provides input on inventory of spare parts consistent with preventive maintenance and repair requirements.
• Establishes department and group goals based on the requirements of the PPA, suppliers, employees, the owners, and other stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

• A thorough, demonstrated understanding of power plant operations, with a strong understanding of the maintenance function.
• Understanding of steam turbine technology, mechanics, hydraulics, electricity, and electronics.
• A thorough, demonstrated understanding of power plant operations, with a strong understanding of the maintenance function. Understanding of steam turbine technology, mechanics, hydraulics, electricity, and electronics.
• Working knowledge of operations and engineering functions and their interrelation to maintenance.
• Fundamental understanding of Electrical systems and Instrumentation.
• Demonstrated experience managing Electricians, IC&E Technicians, Mechanics, and other skilled trades.
• Understanding of accounting systems as it relates to work orders.
• Experience with accounting practices as it relates to analyzing cost impacts to budget.
• Ability to analyze potentially complex, costly maintenance problems and direct their resolution through formal problem-solving methods.
• Ability to analyze and improve maintenance business processes, utilizing information about market dynamics and competitors' processes and achievements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of Risk-Based Asset Management (RBAM) strategies.
• Solid knowledge of plant engineering and plant maintenance functions and how they relate to operations and income.
• Ability to work shifts and extra/irregular hours and to work under unusual and special conditions that can arise in a biomass fired generation plant.
• Proficient in the use of MS applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint in a Windows environment. Extensive experience with computer-based maintenance management programs and Internet.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently sit, stand, or walk for a minimum of 8-hour shifts, including walking long distances and on uneven ground
• Frequently climb stairs and ladders, balance and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and maneuver in awkward positions
• Frequently lift objects of up to 25 pounds in weight and carry objects of up to 25 pounds in weight. Occasionally the employee will have to push or pull objects of up to 25 pounds in weight.
• Must be able to clearly communicate & hear, have full use of hands & finger, be able to handle & feel, and be able to reach with hands and arms extensively.
• Vision requirements for this position include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Education / Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and knowledge and capabilities typically acquired through at least 6 years supervisory experience in a solid fuel fired power plant, or
• Associate degree or industry-recognized certificate (i.e., the completion of a core group of course designated by the institution) in a related discipline is preferred and knowledge and capabilities typically acquired through at least 4 years supervisory experience in a solid fuel fired power plant, or
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a solid fuel fired power plant.
• Wood fired CFB boiler and Steam Turbine Generator operating experience is strongly preferred, not required.

At PIC Group, we value our employees and believe in fair compensation that reflects their skills and contributions. The pay scale for this position is carefully determined based on the expected range of base pay, taking into consideration the specific work location. Within this range, employee pay will be determined by a combination of factors such as knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and overall performance. As this job posting is available in multiple locations, the expected pay scale may vary depending on the specific geographic area.

Compensation Range per year: $125,000 - $145,000

We take pride in offering a wide range of exceptional benefits to our valued team members. When you join our team, you'll gain access to top-notch medical, vision, and dental insurance plans, ensuring you and your loved ones receive the healthcare you deserve. Your future matters to us, which is why we provide a robust 401(k) plan, helping you secure financial stability for the years ahead. Embrace a fulfilling career with a company that prioritizes your health, happiness, and growth.

Our client (PIC Group) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.